What color is DMC 3772?

DMC 3772 is Very Dark Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A06C50 (RGB 160, 108, 80), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.

What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3772?

Anchor 1007 is the closest published match for DMC 3772, and some conversion charts list Anchor 679 or Anchor 772 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.

What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3772?

Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand.

Can I get DMC 3772 as a diamond painting drill?

Yes. DMC 3772 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

DMC color chart

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DMC 3772 Very Dark Desert Sand

A solid color from DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton line, listed on charts as 3772.

Code3772

NameVery Dark Desert Sand

Hex#A06C50

RGB160, 108, 80

HSL21°, 33%, 47%

CIELAB50.4, 17.4, 24.0

Stitching with Anchor instead? The closest published match for DMC 3772 is Anchor 1007 (some charts list 679 or 772). See the full DMC to Anchor conversion chart.

On-screen values are digital approximations of the physical thread. Dye lots and lighting shift how floss reads in real life, so for color-critical work, confirm against a physical DMC shade card.

DMC Desert Sand shades

All 7 DMC Desert Sand shades, from lightest to darkest. Neighboring shades in a run like this work well together for shading.

Similar DMC shades

The closest solid colors to 3772 in the DMC line, ranked by how different they look (ΔE, lower is closer). Useful when a color is out of stock or you're blending a gradient.

Color harmonies with DMC 3772

Color-wheel combinations that start from 3772, with each color matched to the nearest DMC floss. A starting point for a palette, not a rule.

Complementary

Opposite on the color wheel, for strong contrast.

3772Very Dark Desert SandThis color
3760Medium Wedgewood

Analogous

Neighbors on the wheel, for a calm, blended look.

3721Dark Shell Pink
3772Very Dark Desert SandThis color
831Medium Golden Olive

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the wheel, for a bright, balanced mix.

3772Very Dark Desert SandThis color
562Medium Jade
552Medium Violet

Split complementary

The two colors either side of the opposite, softer than a straight complement.

3772Very Dark Desert SandThis color
943Medium Aquamarine
31Blueberry

Frequently asked

What color is DMC 3772?: DMC 3772 is Very Dark Desert Sand, a solid color in DMC's Mouliné Spécial 25 six-strand cotton floss. On screen it's close to hex #A06C50 (RGB 160, 108, 80), though the thread itself can look a little different depending on the dye lot and the light.
What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3772?: Anchor 1007 is the closest published match for DMC 3772, and some conversion charts list Anchor 679 or Anchor 772 instead. Equivalents between brands are close substitutes rather than exact copies, so compare them side by side if the color matters.
What's a lighter or darker shade of DMC 3772?: Among DMC's 7 Desert Sand shades, the next lighter one is DMC 407 Dark Desert Sand and the next darker one is DMC 632 Ultra Very Dark Desert Sand.
Can I get DMC 3772 as a diamond painting drill?: Yes. DMC 3772 is on the usual 447-color DMC drill chart used for diamond painting.

Chart with 3772

This color and the rest of the DMC catalog are built into the Craft Studio editor. Search by number while you design, or pull a full DMC palette from a photo with the image to DMC palette tool.

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